The passing of Caribbean regionalist and internationalist, Sir Shridath Ramphal. Here is a video glimpse into his remarkable contribution to peace, justice, anti racism and equity in the world.
We have lost one of our best minds and voice for our regional experiment... May his dream of a united Caribbean be realized someday. Rest well Sir Sonny.
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On this first Sunday morning of the new month of September 2024, I reflect on the timeless wisdom of Sir Shridath Ramphal, a global statesman, who was a son of Caribbean soil, whose words continue to resonate in our world today.
In his powerful speech on receiving the Medal of Honour from the Caribbean Court of Justice, he warned against the dangers of "excessive nationalism" as an old enemy of freedom. He urged us to transcend narrow self-interests and embrace a broader vision: to see ourselves as part of "one nation, one region, one world."
Reflecting on the recent race riots in the UK, the divisive rhetoric in the US and the wars and rumours of wars all over the world, Sir Shridath's message is more relevant than ever. In a world often divided by soft and hard borders, politics, and ideologies, his call to unity reminds us of our shared humanity and the collective responsibility we bear for our future. His vision of interconnectedness challenges us to rise above divisive rhetoric and work towards a global community where cooperation and mutual respect are the norms.
As we navigate the complexities of today's world, I for one want to carry forward Sir Shridath Ramphal's legacy of excellence, striving to reach higher levels of perception and attainment. In doing so, we not only honour his contributions but also lay the foundation for a more just, peaceful, and unified future.
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The passing of Caribbean regionalist and internationalist, Sir Shridath Ramphal. Here is a video glimpse into his remarkable contribution to peace, justice, anti racism and equity in the world.
The quote from George Galloway aptly summarizes this historical injustice: the land of one person (the Palestinians) was given to another person (the Jewish settlers) by a third party (the British and the UN) without the consent of the rightful owners. This critique highlights the moral and ethical issues inherent in the creation of Israel and the ongoing occupation of Palestinian territories.Acknowledging these historical realities is essential for understanding the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and for working towards a just resolution that respects the rights and aspirations of both peoples. The continued presence of Israeli settlers in the occupied territories, living in stolen homes and using stolen goods, is a stark reminder of the need for accountability and restitution for the injustices committed against the Palestinian people.
We will not ALLOW evil to flourish, prevail nor continue the oil/banking/resource cartel war-machine in the name of “geopolitics”.
The preservation of the ABUNDANCE of resources for the United States does NOT equivocate to ANOTHER genocide of BROWN or ANY people.
Native American tribes being the first decimated, raped and genocided by predominantly European settlers to kill off their bloodlines.
Know your species past and constantly improve.
Adapt or die pertains to allocating resources for communal preservation and well-being. It does not entail evil, malice and scarcity mindsets for control, power and fear.
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🚨 BREAKING⚡️ Turner Prize 2024 WINNER JASLEEN KAUR uses her powerful acceptance speech to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people, demanding an end to institutional complicity in apartheid israel’s genocide and an immediate arms embargo. (PSC)
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The role of the artist is to make the revolution irresistible.
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👑 There's a new king in AI. 👑
But how is the winner being measured?
Lymsys.org invented Elo (Chess Tournament) rankings for LLMs.
Most benchmarks for LLMs measure academic measurements, similar to a SAT score, and are somewhat game-able.
Lymsys.org provides a different kind of rating. They have real users compare LLM responses side-by-side and provide subjective feedback - like a taste test.
And according to thousands of users... Claude 3 Opus "tastes" better than Chat GPT 4.
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Today, as we recognize our independence and praise the true source of liberation, let us honor and hear a diversity of voices and experiences as a call to understanding, peace, and unity.
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Israel constantly teams up with fascists, especially the hard right white supremacists. You know, the anti-immigrant, anti-Muslim and also anti-Jewish white supremacists. Strange right? Israel is not a Jewish state, it is a Zionists state that represents extremist Jewish white-supremacists. This is why many Jews reject Israel. This is why many Arab Jews in Israel reject Israel. This is why these same alt-right groups will come after the Jews in due time. And don't forget that the Jews were protected and flourished the most in Muslim lands. History is important and relevant.
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Watch this short documentary if you want to know how “tensions” between our country, the U.S., and Iran started. IT STARTED BY OUR GOVERNMENT OVERTHROWING THE FIRST DEMOCRATICALLY ELECTED PRESIDENT OF IRAN in 1953, in a coop to install a vicious dictator that tortured and murdered many, many Iranians who simply wanted democracy (how dare they).
So why do OUR history books and politicians like to start history when Iranians overthrow that vicious dictator years later? Obviously to decive US into believing Iranians hate us because of our blue jeans and freedom, and falsely paint them as the aggressors.
The same reason they like to start Israel-Palestinian history on October 7th, even though Israel murdered 60 TIMES MORE PALESTINIAN CHILDREN BEFORE OCTOBER 7th, including 43 children in the months just before it in 2023 (names and details on BTselem.org).
Israel is a brutal racist apartheid state, and it’s 76 years of ethnic cleansing (i.e. theft and murder) and racist apartheid, is the root cause of the Palestine-Israel “conflict”.
My fellow Americans, please stand up for equal rights for ALL regardless of race or religion, and please help end all violence and injustice against all people.
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4moWe have lost one of our best minds and voice for our regional experiment... May his dream of a united Caribbean be realized someday. Rest well Sir Sonny.